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Proper Form for Dumbbell Front Raise:
- Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing your thighs). Keep your arms fully extended but not locked out.
- Engage Your Core: Brace your core and keep a slight bend in your knees for stability. Maintain a neutral spine.
- Raising Motion: Lift one or both dumbbells straight in front of you until they reach shoulder height. Keep your arms extended with a slight bend in the elbows.
- Peak Contraction: Pause briefly at shoulder height, keeping tension on the deltoids.
- Controlled Lowering: Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position without letting them drop.
Common Mistakes:
- Using Momentum: Swinging the weights reduces muscle activation. Focus on a slow, controlled motion.
- Lifting Too High: Raising the dumbbells above shoulder height shifts tension away from the deltoids and can strain the shoulders.
- Shrugging the Shoulders: Engage your core and keep your shoulders down to avoid overusing the traps.
- Holding the Dumbbells Too Tight: A firm grip is good, but avoid excessive tension in your hands and forearms.
- Using Excessive Weight: Too much weight can lead to poor form and reduce proper shoulder engagement.
- Arching the Lower Back: Maintain a neutral spine to prevent lower back strain.
Dumbbell Front Raise Tutorial
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